Cooking for Thanksgiving is a challenge–I seem to always forget something. Two years ago I forgot the cranberry sauce. Last year I did not read the thawing directions for our turkey. I bought it the day before Thanksgiving and put it in the fridge. My …
Sweets
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
It’s about time for a recipe–the Fall season puts me in a baking mood. So many of my favorite recipes have stories that go with them, as I’m sure yours do too. Family and friends connecting through food is really universal. I don’t think there …
Judy’s Apple Dumplings
Who would have thought Sprite or Mt. Dew could put a whole new spin on apple dumplings. When my mother-in-law, Judy, makes this quick dessert it does not last long. Have the vanilla ice cream on hand! 2 (10 oz) cans of refrigerated crescent roll …
Chips Galore Cookies
First layer: 1 cup sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Second layer: 1 cup old-fashioned oats Third layer: 2/3 cup packed brown sugar Fourth layer: 2/3 cup each of milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, white …
Mandarin Orange Cake
Mandarin Orange Cake Vicki Webb, January 2008 MMCW Cake: 1 package of yellow cake mix without pudding, 3/4 cup oil, 4 eggs, 1 can mandarin oranges with juice. Frosting: 1 large box instant vanilla pudding, 1 (20 oz) can undrained crushed pineapple, 1 (16 oz) Cool …
Perfect Rich Chocolate Birthday Cake
Loi Palmer, March 2007 MMCW 1 package Devil’s Food cake mix, 1 package (3.9 ounce) chocolate instant pudding mix, 1 stick melted butter, 1 cup sour cream, 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup warm water, 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. …
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Loi Palmer, April 2006 MMCW This recipe makes two 9 inch round cakes, so surprise a neighbor with a gift from your kitchen. 1 yellow cake mix, 1 cup sour cream, 3 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1 stick and 1/2 cup …
Vanilla Wafer Cake
Loi Palmer 1/2 lb butter (2 sticks), 2 cups sugar, 6 eggs, 1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafers crushed, 2 (7 oz) cans coconut, 1 and 1/2 cups pecans broken into pieces, 2 tablespoons milk. Place vanilla wafers in food processor and crush into crumbs. …
Whipped Topping for Cakes
Loi Palmer, April 2006 MMCW 2 cups whipping cream, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour whipping cream into chilled glass or metal bowl. Add brown sugar and let it dissolve. Mix on high speed until foamy. Add powdered …
Royal Plum Cake
Kellie Renfroe, December 2005 MMCW website 2 cups sugar, 3 beaten eggs, 1 cup oil, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 cups self-rising flour, 2 small jars of plum baby food, 1 teaspoon grated cloves. Mix in order given. Do not use an …